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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 312.38 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 312.38 and 192.44 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 312.38 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/312.38 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 312.38 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 60,114.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,114.41/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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